May 31, 2007 / Front Page

Members of the island's veterans groups gave a rifle salute at the ceremony to remember fallen veterans at the East Ferry Veterans' Memorial Square. Below, teens lining the parade route show their appreciation to veterans as they passed by. More...

Ooh, my aching back! Saturday and Sunday last weekend were so nice that I planted more than a hundred seedlings, several boxes of dahlia tubers, gladioli corms, many other flowers and squash grown from seed. Now I'm paying for it. More...

The reasons we live in a system we can't understand are many, and they aren't always obvious. Often, things we should be questioning have been staring us right in the face all our lives and we didn't even notice. More...

The Jamestown Teen Center and the Youth Advisory Board will host a "Hula in Hawaii" dance tomorrow night, June 1, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the recreation center. Casual dress, with Hawaiian attire is encouraged. More...

Rev. Kathryn Palen will be installed as pastor of Central Baptist Church in Jamestown at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 3. The service will celebrate her call by the congregation and officially mark her ministry in the Jamestown community. Rev. Dr. R. More...

Jamestown's emergency water needs could not be met by surrounding communities for either a short-term or long-term basis under current agreements, according to correspondence received by Town Administrator Bruce Keiser. More...

On Thursday, May 24, the Lawn School Improvement Team held its first Island Treasures Day for all students in grades 5 through 8. Over 40 presenters from the community ran 22 different workshops for the students. More...

The Rocket Dawgz, aka Jamestown Fireworks Committee are just darned pleased to tell you that contributions to the Independence Day fireworks display are coming in at a generous clip. Thanks to all who have donated to our swan song exhibition. More...

I would like to say thank you to some very special people who dedicated many hours to help search for Anita Marie. Anita Marie, a chocolate Labrador retriever, was lost on March 18, and was caught on Thursday, May 24. More...

Fifteen students in grades 6 through 8 at St. Michael's Country Day School were recognized last week for their outstanding performance in the National Spanish Exam, which was administered in April. More...

The annual Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off will be this Saturday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Newport Yachting Center. Restaurants from near and far will be stewing up a wide array of chowders to be judged by a panel of chowder experts. More...

Ali's Run, the 6th annual Ali Dunn Packer Memorial Race, will get underway from the Lt. Col. John C. Rembijas Memorial Pavilion at Ft. Getty on Sunday. The 1/2 mile Kid's Fun Run/ Walk, free for all children 10 and under, will kick off at noon. More...